Canon A40, How to get closeups?

[alm99]

I keep trying this, but everytime I try without the flash its blurry. How can I get a clean shot closup <5 inches away?

 

[Bootprint]

Put it into Macro mode.

Looks like 6 inches is the closest you can get...

 

[alm99]

errr...how?

EDIT: What settings?

 

[geno]

Macro mode, the icon looks like a flower

 

[brigden]

I'm almost certain the camera can't focus closer than 5.4". Anyway, select the macro focus button (the flower), and use the lens to zoom into your subject from a short distance, rather than position the camera a few inches from your subject. Keep a steady hand, perhaps by using an object in your environment to steady your arms. Gently depress the shutter and once focal lock is achieved, snap the picture!

 

[Sid59]

or you can buy a macro lens for it. that's what i did. i have a few on my site .. http://www.sidistic.com

gonna put this on my site when i get a break from school .. FIVE DOLLAR Bill

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Sid59
or you can buy a macro lens for it. that's what i did. i have a few on my site .. http://www.sidistic.com

gonna put this on my site when i get a break from school .. FIVE DOLLAR Bill

So the A40 is the "lowest" cam that accepts different lenses?

 

[Sid59]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: Sid59
or you can buy a macro lens for it. that's what i did. i have a few on my site .. http://www.sidistic.com

gonna put this on my site when i get a break from school .. FIVE DOLLAR Bill

So the A40 is the "lowest" cam that accepts different lenses?

no clue. this is my first digital camera.

 

[geno]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: Sid59
or you can buy a macro lens for it. that's what i did. i have a few on my site .. http://www.sidistic.com

gonna put this on my site when i get a break from school .. FIVE DOLLAR Bill

So the A40 is the "lowest" cam that accepts different lenses?

if it isn't, it's damn close

 

[dawks]

If you lightly click once, you will hear a noise (I think) and the little orange light on the front will flash (provided you didnt turn it off in the settings). That is autofocus. Now providing you dont move much, you can click again all the way and hold, and take the picture.

Hope that helps a little bit.